1955 Turner 803

The Turner 803 is a convertible/cabriolet with 2 doors and a front mounted powerplant which supplies the power through the rear wheels. Power is produced by an overhead valve, 0.8 litre naturally aspirated 4 cylinder engine, with 2 valves per cylinder that develops power and torque figures of 30 bhp (30.4 PS/22.4 kW) at 4800 rpm and 53 N·m (39 lb·ft/5.4 kgm) at 2800 rpm respectively. A 4 speed manual gearbox delivers the power to the wheels. It weighs a claimed 560 kg at the kerb. Maximum speed claimed is 89 km/h (55 mph).
Full specs

Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 2 seats
Length
3505 mm
Weight
560 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
0.8 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
30.4 PS / 30 bhp / 22.4 kW @ 4800 rpm
Torque
53 Nm / 39 ft.lb / 5.4 kgm @ 2800 rpm
Top speed
89 km/h / 55 mph

1955 Turner 803 specifications

1955 Turner 803 data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2045 mm	80.5 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length	3505 mm	138 inches
Width	1372 mm	54 inches
Height	1194 mm	47 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.71
Kerb weight	560 kg	1235 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Austin
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	0.8 litre 803 cc (49.002 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	58 × 76 mm 2.28 × 2.99 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.76
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	30.4 PS (30 bhp) (22.4 kW) at 4800 rpm
maximum torque	53 Nm (39 ft·lb) (5.4 kgm) at 2800 rpm
Specific output	27.9 kW/litre 37.9 ps/litre 37.4 bhp/litre 0.61 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	66 Nm/litre 0.8 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	7.2:1
Fuel system	2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	829.4 kPa (120.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Other
Unitary capacity	200.75 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	89 km/h (55 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 54.32 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 PS/kg 39.95 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 kW/kg 53.57 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 25.03 kg/kW 41.81 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	unknown
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.CS.
Rear suspension	LA.TB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	4.90
general
Carfolio.com ID	55473
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	8.3
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1955 Turner 803 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.